UN: Israel and Palestinians may both be guilty of war crimes in Gaza conflict
A UN report criticises Israel and Palestinian armed groups, saying both could be guilty of carrying out war crimes during last year’s Gaza conflict.
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A UN report criticises Israel and Palestinian armed groups, saying both could be guilty of carrying out war crimes during last year’s Gaza conflict.
Hamas committed war crimes against Palestinian civilians in Gaza during the 2014 war with Israel, according to Amnesty International.